Psychologists · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 45 hours every 3 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h cultural competency, 3 h telehealth / telepractice; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education activities approved or validated (convalidadas) by the Junta; no limit on modules, journals or internet per renewal requirements sheet
- Renewal fee
- $60
- Carryover
- No carryover of hours from one triennium to the next.
- New licensees
- Full 45 hours required from the first triennium (Resolución 2018-182; Reglamento 9737 Sec. 11.2).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| Telehealth / telepractice | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Recertification every 3 years from first registration. Ethics: 2 courses x 3 h (part 1 in person/synchronous). 3 h technology/telepsychology for recertifications from Mar 1, 2027. 2 h equity/non-discrimination from 2025 triennium. 15 h autism (TEA) for those serving people with ASD.
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley 96-1983; Reglamento 9737 (Registro y Educación Continua), Art. 10-11; Resoluciones 2018-182, 2019-532, 2024-86, 2024-87 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in Puerto Rico?
Use the license lookup of the Junta Examinadora de Psicólogos de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud) (salud.pr.gov/CMS/130); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in Puerto Rico?
45 hours every 3 years.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (3 years cycle).